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General Sleep Apnea Information
Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when a person stops breathing for more than 10 seconds while sleeping. Sleep apnea is designated as mild, moderate or severe depending on how many times a sufferer stops breathing (apnea) or slows his breathing (hypopnea) during the night. People with sleep apnea stop breathing between five and 50 times a night. The snoring and gasping associated with sleep apnea may cause the sufferer to awaken during the night, and it does cause the person to awaken unrested and irritable in the morning. When Sleep Apnea occurs, there is a general lack of oxygen in the bloodstream, reducing oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. This is actually a condition of suffocating while attempting to sleep. The snoring and times of stopped breathing is usually very irritating to anyone who sleeps with or near a person suffering from sleep apnea.

Possible Causes of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is usually caused by an obstruction or blockage in the airway, including the nose, throat or mouth. An obstruction can result from a structural problem with the face or enlarged tissues in the mouth, nose and/or throat, like the tonsils or tongue. Obesity, excessive alcohol use and some medications can also result in sleep apnea. Sinus congestion and allergies may also cause obstruction in the airways, causing or increasing the affects of sleep apnea.

Possible Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Symptoms of sleep apnea include loud, irregular snoring; excessive sleepiness during the day; periods of stopped breathing and choking during sleep; restless sleep; morning headaches; a sour taste in the mouth at bedtime and swelling in the legs, especially in obese adults.

Possible Lifestyle Changes for Sleep Apnea
Overweight conditions are considered to be the major cause of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be prevented and reduced by avoiding alcohol and tranquilizer use; eating a healthy diet; exercising regularly; maintaining a healthy body weight and quitting smoking. Raising the head of the bed of a sleep apnea sufferer and sleeping on one’s side can also help reduce sleep apnea and its symptoms. Reduce the amount of mucus-producing foods in the diet, including dairy products, meats, white flour and sugar. Not eating before or close to bedtime may also help reduce sleep apnea.

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Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Essential Fatty Acids Omega 3,6,9 (EFA's) help decrease inflammatory response, decrease allergic response; EFAs are found to be low in obese people.

Decongestants and Antihistamines may reduce sinus, chest, and throat congestion and open airways to help alleviate sleep apnea.

Black Cohosh, Skullcap, Lobelia, Valerian and Hops are sleep aids that may help alleviate sleep apnea.

Oak Bark and Bayberry help strengthen the tissues of the throat and mouth.

Cayenne and Ginger help increase circulation.

Chromium helps regulate insulin and decrease insulin resistance. Chromium is effective at stabilizing blood sugar and decreasing sugar cravings.

Products that reduce snoring may assist in removing obstructions from the breathing passages and help decrease the chances of sleep apnea.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.